Common Swing Errors
The “Standard Chip”, aka the chip and run.
Even though a chip is a relatively small swing, it's critical that you still use your body and not just your hands and arms!
Let’s take a look at some of the common swing errors.
1. Too much wrist hinge, not enough shoulders.
Causes contact and distance control issues.
While it is a team effort on the backswing between the shoulders, arms, and wrists, remember that the shoulders are the backswing captain!
2. All shoulders, no wrists.
Causes contact issues such as fat and thin.
Quiet wrists can be a good thing on certain chip shots. But I do see some golfers that become "wrist-locked."
Feel dead-wristed if trying to keep the wrists quiet, not stiff!
3. The “Burger Flipper.”
Causes contact and distance control issues.
This is one of the most common chipping faults that is a total disaster around the green.
Wrist breakdown is commonly seen when not enough body rotation is present.
Common Swing Errors
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Too wristy, no shoulders.
Backswing is steep. Increases the chances of chunking or blading the ball.
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Stiff wrists, no hinge.
There are times when minimal hinge is beneficial. But stiff wrists are a big no, no!
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The Burger Flipper.
Oh oh! If your standard “chip-and-run” follow-through looks like this, you must try the chip-stick drill in the next section!
Check out the Chip-Stick Drill in the next section and retire the tile of “Burger Flipper!”
All Chipping Essentials Sections
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Common Swings Errors
Some of the common errors you’ll want to avoid!
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The "Chip-Stick" Drill
Quit “flipping burgers” and start chipping with this simple drill!
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Trajectory 1-2-3
Let’s level up and add some tools to your toolbox!
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Chipping LLC
Learn the process. Apply the process. Happy days!
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The "Putt-Chip"
My not-so-secret, secret weapon! You are welcome!
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The "Hybrid Putt-Chip"
My not-so-secret, secret weapon! You are welcome!
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The Truth About Lies
Make the right adjustments at the right time.
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Set Up Essentials
Set up issues create swing issues and that applies to chipping as well. Let’s get started on the right foot.
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Lead Hand Placement
A subtle but important grip adjustment from your regular “full swing” grip.
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Common Set Up Errors
Some of the most common set up issues that will ruin your chipping before you even swing the club!
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Swing The "Y"
With the set up essentials nailed, it’s time to swing the club!
